An American Tragedy at Fredericksburg: Clash of the Irish Brigades
Irish Americans suffer a calamity at Fredericksburg
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American History
Remembering the 7th: Causes of the Surprise Attack at Pearl Harbor
How Japan’s rise as a Pacific empire also caused its downfall
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George Washington’s Inauspicious Beginning
Capturing Fort Duquesne tarnished and restored the reputation of George Washington
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Another Veteran’s Day Remembrance from my Uncle Weldon Reynolds
75 Years ago, my Uncle Weldon had a close call in North Africa in World War II
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November 11: Veteran’s Day and Founding of VMI
VMI and Veteran’s Day
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November 9th: The Cold War and Apollo 4
Neil Armstrong’s first step is generally considered the final step in the US victory in the Space Race, but the November 9, 1967 launch of Saturn V was the moment the US took the lead for the first time.
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Revolutionary Slander: A Personal Grudge in Early American History and the Damage Done
How one prominent American Founder’s misrepresentations affected the legacy of another.
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Who Cares About the 80 Years War for Dutch Independence?
Who Cares About the 80 Years War for Dutch Independence? I have an internet acquaintance from Holland who frequently
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Book Review: The Two Hendricks
The Two Hendricks offers a more balanced examination of Native American history.
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Bacon’s Rebellion: Still Relevant Today
Nathaniel Bacon arrived in Virginia with his wife and two children in 1674 with an impressive pedigree, significant social connections
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